Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 851 - 429: Web of Karma, Crown of All Living Beings (Part 2)

Boom~~

In a flash, as Jiang Fan exerted his will, his spiritual sense surged through those ethereal threads of causality. Suddenly, the figures of Su Weiwei, Lu Youyou, and a multitude of Taixu Sect disciples materialized in his mind's eye.

Every individual linked to him possessed a distinct line of causality. Through these connections, he could sense their exact locations and determine whether their life flames still burned or had been extinguished.

Truthfully, Jiang Fan had never anticipated the day he would perceive these enigmatic lines of causality, yet every being tied to his fate now fell within his sensory net. This revelation was, of course, made possible by the immense power of the Celestial Respect Crown Talisman.

"Incredible. It is no wonder this is regarded as the crown of all beings."

"It serves as a vessel for the causality of all life while simultaneously bearing their collective strength."

"To don this crown is to shoulder the destiny and the power of every living soul."

Jiang Fan felt a profound tremor in his heart. Once the Celestial Respect Crown is mastered, the wielder can command the combined might of all beings.

Consequently, if a leader of a top-tier superpower were to master the Celestial Respect Crown, they would become virtually invincible within their domain, capable of channeling the staggering momentum of their entire organization. It was as if the power of the masses was distilled into a single point, resulting in a terrifyingly destructive force.

"If this holds true, the Celestial Respect Crown Talisman is destined to be the foundational treasure of the Primordial Talisman Sect in the days to come."

"Provided the Sect leader masters this talisman, the strength of the entire Sect is theirs to command."

"It is the equivalent of concentrating the total power of the Sect into one's own body."

"Through this method, one achieves true invincibility."

Jiang Fan pondered, stroking his chin. He recognized that the potential of the Celestial Respect Crown Talisman was nothing short of miraculous. If a mere talisman version was this potent, the actual Immortal Artifact was likely beyond human imagination.

"I did not expect to find so many causal anchors attached to me."

"To ascend to the Immortal Realm, one must sever these mortal ties of causality."

"Without doing so, breaking free from the shackles of the mortal world is nearly impossible."

"It makes sense why so many ancient powerhouses chose to establish Sects."

"They likely delegated the management of these causal burdens to their disciples."

"By doing this, their path to ascension remained unobstructed."

Jiang Fan narrowed his eyes. He felt his comprehension of the Power of Cause and Effect reaching a new depth. For a typical Cultivator, a few causal threads were trivial and had little impact. However, for those at the Mahayana stage, they were of paramount importance.

If they failed to ascend, they would eventually succumb to the end of their lifespan. Thus, ancient experts employed every strategy to purge themselves of causality in preparation for their departure from this world. Currently, however, he was only a Ninth-Layer Nascent Soul Cultivator, still a long way from the gates of the Immortal Realm. Nevertheless, he was moving in the right direction, leaving no room for anxiety.

Boom~

With a thought, Jiang Fan summoned his virtual interface.

[Name: Jiang Fan] [Life Chart: Great Blessings Equal to Heaven. Attribute: Survive great disasters and receive blessings afterward] [Lifespan: 50,000 years] [Spirit Root: Celestial Spirit Root] [Luck Points: 8 million] [Wealth: 10 billion spirit stones] [Cultivation Technique: Soaring Snake Technique, Nascent Soul Chapter (Tier Four Late Stage)] [Cultivation Technique: Mixed Element Talisman Scripture, Fourth Layer] [Innate Divine Techniques: Emperor’s Gaze, Shrinking Earth into Inches, Palm Wind, Water Control, Soul Devourer] [Life Talisman: Yin Yang Mandarin Duck Talisman (Great Success), Heaven-Suppressing Ring Talisman (Entry Level), Heaven-Covering Wheel Talisman (Entry Level), Heaven-Destroying Sword Talisman (Entry Level), Heaven-Dominating Blade Talisman (Entry Level), Heaven-Transforming Staff Talisman (Entry Level), Heaven-Dependent Spear Talisman (Entry Level), Heaven-Reaching Bridge Talisman (Entry Level), Heavenly Glory Bracelet Talisman (Entry Level), Celestial Respect Crown Talisman (Entry Level)] [Realm: Ninth-Layer Nascent Soul (1%)] [Profession: Tier Four High-grade Talisman Master (80%)]

It was evident that his Cultivation had progressed significantly. However, his Luck Points had dwindled to 8 million. Despite gaining millions from his recent tribulations, the costs of refining the Ten Thousand Transformations Immortal Cauldron and deciphering the Celestial Respect Crown Talisman were exorbitant. This massive consumption left him with only 8 million points remaining. Yet, he deemed the expenditure worthwhile; those points had been successfully converted into raw power rather than being wasted.

"You have reached the Ninth-Layer Nascent Soul."

"Now, your focus must shift toward the path of Divinity Transformation."

"The transition from the Nascent Soul to the Divinity Transformation stage is notoriously difficult."

"In the ancient era, those at the Divinity Transformation stage were the elite core of a Sect."

"Not everyone possesses the talent to reach that level. It is an entirely different plane of existence."

The Primordial Talisman Pen spoke up, aware that Jiang Fan was on the cusp of a major breakthrough. It felt a wave of emotion, never expecting the youth to approach Divinity Transformation so rapidly. By its earlier calculations, reaching this stage should have taken at least seven or eight centuries, and even then, only under perfect conditions. Yet, the journey had been far smoother than anticipated. Achieving this in under a century—especially in an age where Spiritual Qi was so sparse—was truly staggering.

"Is the Divinity Transformation Realm truly that unique?" Jiang Fan asked with curiosity.

While he had gathered some knowledge regarding Divinity Transformation from the records of the Primordial Talisman Sect, he knew his understanding couldn't compare to the insights of the Primordial Talisman Pen. With the Pen's guidance, he could bypass many pitfalls.

"It is fundamentally different," the Primordial Talisman Pen stated gravely. "Everything before Divinity Transformation is essentially the stage of Qi Cultivation. Once you reach Divinity Transformation, you enter the stage of cultivating the spirit."

"To bridge the gap between Nascent Soul and Divinity Transformation, you must nurture your Primordial Spirit. This represents a complete evolution in the quality of your life essence."

The Pen explained that Divinity Transformation marked the beginning of the second stage of Cultivation; everything up to Nascent Soul was merely the first. In ancient times, anything below Nascent Soul was considered the mere entry level. Only upon reaching Divinity Transformation was a person truly considered to have set foot upon the path of the Dao.

"Nurture the Primordial Spirit?" Jiang Fan looked toward the Primordial Talisman Pen, blinking.

"Indeed. The secret to advancing to Divinity Transformation lies in the Primordial Spirit. When you moved from Golden Core to Nascent Soul, your core transformed into a nascent life. To move from Nascent Soul to Divinity Transformation, that nascent being must break apart to give birth to the Primordial Spirit."

"A powerful Primordial Spirit must be cultivated within the Nascent Soul to truly step into the Divinity Transformation Realm. It is a total qualitative upgrade."

"How is this Primordial Spirit nurtured?" Jiang Fan pressed for more details.

"First, your Nascent Soul must reach absolute perfection, attaining a state where body and mind are one. During the breakthrough, you must employ the power of your soul to refine the Nascent Soul repeatedly until a Primordial Spirit seed is condensed within."

"However, this is a daunting task. The Nascent Soul must be of the highest quality and free of impurities. If not, the soul might shatter during the refining process. This is where most Cultivators fail, losing all hope of reaching Divinity Transformation."

"Fortunately, your foundation is incredibly robust and your Nascent Soul is flawless, so that is not a concern for you. Secondly, a massive amount of soul power is required. Your soul strength must match the Divinity Transformation level to successfully form the seed."

"Since ordinary Nascent Soul Cultivators lack this, they often rely on elixirs like the Primordial Spirit Pill. This pill temporarily boosts their soul power to the necessary level. For those with average talent, such pills are a necessity."

"Certain rare geniuses do not need such aids because their soul power is naturally high enough, but they are few and far between. You, however, have already surpassed this requirement. Thus, you can proceed without a Primordial Spirit Pill."

The Primordial Talisman Pen contemplated the situation. The most daunting obstacle for others had already been cleared by Jiang Fan. His spiritual power was already at the peak of Divinity Transformation, which was an anomaly. This was precisely why ancient Sects favored those with naturally strong souls; such individuals could breeze through bottlenecks that stopped others in their tracks.